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Adjective spindle-shanked has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebSpindle-shankedPart of speech: Adjective Definition: Referring to a person who has long, thin, and feeble legs. Sense 1: Describing the physical appearance of a person with slender and weak legs. Example sentence 1: She was often teased at school for being spindle-shanked, but she took pride in her graceful movements. Example sentence 2: The model's spindle-shanked physique was considered trendy in the fashion industry. Part of speech: Noun Definition: A device used for spinning or twisting fibers into thread, especially in textile production. Sense 1: A cylindrical tool with a thin, elongated body used in spinning wool, cotton, or other fibers. Example sentence 1: The artisan carefully placed the wool onto the spindle and began spinning the fibers into yarn. Example sentence 2: The ancient civilization's textile industry relied heavily on the use of spindles for producing high-quality fabrics. Related products on Amazon: | ||||
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